David Stern Supports Jason Collins Coming Out as Gay

After the news broke this morning, Jason Collins appears to have the support of the NBA family. Commissioner David Stern released the following statement: “As Adam Silver and I said to Jason, we have known the Collins family since Jason and Jarron joined the NBA in 2001 and they have been exemplary members of the NBA family. Jason has been a widely respected player and teammate throughout his career and we are proud he has assumed the leadership mantle on this very important issue.”